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Fundraiser at California Pizza Kitchen
Mar
14
11:00 AM11:00

Fundraiser at California Pizza Kitchen

Join Piedmont Wildlife Center at California Pizza Kitchen in Durham at Southpoint Mall on Thursday, 3/14/24 for a pizza fundraiser! Every table that shows the flyer below and mentions they are there to support PWC will have 20% of their check converted into a donation for PWC.

In the mood for delivery? Use code BACK20% for an online order from the CPK in Durham to have part of your check donated.

PWC will be at Southpoint Mall on Thursday, 3/14/24 from 5:00-6:30pm so swing by to meet some animals and for a quick bite to eat. The fundraiser runs all day long.

Will you join us for a slice?

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Bid for Better: A GivingTuesday Nonprofit Auction
Nov
28
6:30 PM18:30

Bid for Better: A GivingTuesday Nonprofit Auction

Date and Time: Tuesday, November 28th, 6:30pm to 8:30pm 

Location: Kramden Institute, 5010 NC Hwy 55, Durham, NC 27713 

Refreshments: Food and Beverage truck options (Pay as You Go) 

Parking: Ample free parking available in front and behind Kramden, as well as in the adjacent day care lot 

Tickets:  $20 per adult (kids under 18 are free!)

100% of ticket sales go to participating non-profit organizations.

The Triangle Nonprofit & Volunteer Leadership is excited to present “Bid For Better: A Giving Tuesday Nonprofit Auction”. 

Bring your family and friends to TNVLC’s Giving Tuesday charity auction on November 28th. Discover unique gifts from Triangle-connected nonprofits while supporting their diverse missions on this nationally recognized day to support the important work of nonprofits in our communities.

The auction will feature curated items from 20 plus Triangle-connected nonprofits. Auction items include pieces from local artists, tickets to Triangle-based sporting events, “singular” experiences and even a CAR from Wheels4Hope!

This event is unique in that it supports a broad range of Triangle nonprofits with a diversity of missions - including Piedmont Wildlife Center! Agencies keep 100% of the monies from the sale of their auction items. The event is designed to raise awareness about the important work of nonprofits in our communities and to help nonprofits raise needed funds for their programs. 

Don’t miss this opportunity to make a difference!

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GivingTuesday 2023
Nov
28
9:00 AM09:00

GivingTuesday 2023

GivingTuesday is November 28th, 2023 - and this year, we’re looking to the future of Piedmont Wildlife Center!

In January, we celebrated Piedmont Wildlife Center's 20th anniversary, marking two decades of conservation and outdoor education. Now, as 2023 draws to a close, we're turning our sights to the future! Your support helped us connect 7,319 people with nature at our camps and wildlife programs last year alone. How many more lives can we change in the next 20 years?


This GivingTuesday, November 28th, join us in soaring into the next 20 years of nature connection at PWC:

  • Take advantage of donation matching on GlobalGiving by giving on November 28th - and help unlock an additional $2,000 match from our board!

  • Meet our 2 newest Ambassador Animals, including one North American species never before seen at PWC.

  • Join our staff and Ambassador Animals at the Triangle Nonprofit & Volunteer Leadership Center's inaugural Bid for Better: A GivingTuesday Nonprofit Auction, November 28th from 6:30-8:30 PM at the Kramden Institute (tickets available now!)

  • Get involved by registering for an upcoming volunteer orientation or joining our citizen science project, Triangle Turtle Trekkers.

GivingTuesday is a movement unleashing the power of radical generosity. Since 2012, nonprofits, donors, and everyday change-makers worldwide have observed a global day of giving on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving. Together, we can reimagine a world built upon shared humanity and generosity.

Help us soar past our $4,000 goal this GivingTuesday!

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July Bonus Day 2023
Jul
12
9:00 AM09:00

July Bonus Day 2023

This Wednesday, July 12th is July Bonus Day on GlobalGiving! Starting at 9 AM EST, GlobalGiving will match all donations of $100 or more made on their platform. The bigger the gift, the higher the match:

Donations of $100-$499 will be matched at 30%
Donations of $500-$749 will be matched at 40%
Donations of $750-$1,000 will be matched at 50%


As an extra bonus, an anonymous donor has offered an additional 100% match on the first $1,000 we receive on July 12th! Between GlobalGiving and this private match, your gift of $100 becomes $230... $500 becomes $1,200...  $750 becomes $1,875... and $1,000 becomes $2,500!

Can we count on your support this Wednesday, July 12th? Learn more about July Bonus Day and view our GlobalGiving projects below - then mark your calendars for July Bonus Day on July 12th!

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Goat Yoga at Avery Family Farm
May
27
10:00 AM10:00

Goat Yoga at Avery Family Farm

On May 27th, join us at Avery Family Farm for a day of goat yoga and animal snuggles - all in support of nature connection and environmental education!

Avery Family Farm is hosting a day of special public classes to raise funds for PWC, including two sessions of therapeutic goat yoga (10 AM and 12 PM) and an intensive goat/horse snuggles class (2 PM). A portion of all ticket sales will be donated to Piedmont Wildlife Center.

Staff from Piedmont Wildlife Center will be on hand to talk about our education and conservation programs. A little bird told us our Ambassador Animals will make an appearance, too!

Registration required. Tickets are limited, so sign up early! Yoga classes are $26/person, goat snuggles class is $23/person. Ages 6 to adult.

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Mar
1
to Mar 15

Mammal Madness registration open

Put your NCAA March Madness brackets to the test against Piedmont Wildlife Center’s opossum Ambassadors. Build your bracket(s) and compete against your favorite furry friend for a chance to win a 3-month Adopt-An-Ambassador sponsorship - plus a grand prize package for the overall winner!

Registration for Mammal Madness is open through March 15th, 2023. Registered participants will be able to submit up to 3 brackets on CBSSports.com from March 13th-15th. Winners will be notified after the men’s championship game (April 3, 2023).

All donations directly support the care of PWC’s Ambassador Animals, as well as the running of our award-winning outdoor education programs. Piedmont Wildlife Center is an IRS designated 501(c)3 non-profit organization.

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20th Anniversary Celebration!
Jan
20
7:30 PM19:30

20th Anniversary Celebration!

Celebrate 20 years of nature connection - and raise a glass to the next 20!

Join us at the Durham Armory on Friday, January 20th (7:30-10:00 PM) to celebrate two decades of nature connection. Enjoy live bluegrass music, heavy hors d’oeuvres, door prizes, animal meet-and-greets, and more as we tell the story of PWC’s journey from a small wildlife hospital to an award-winning environmental education nonprofit serving thousands each year.

Early bird tickets ($75/person) available until December 1st, when general admission will become $100/person. VIP tickets ($150/person) include reserved seating at our VIP tables, plus early admission at 6:30 PM for drinks with PWC Executive Director Karen McCall and PWC founder Bobby Schopler.

Can’t make it in person? You can support the next 20 years of conservation, education, and citizen science by making a donation or purchasing 20th anniversary merchandise at the link below!

All proceeds will directly benefit Piedmont Wildlife Center’s award-winning programs to make sure we can continue educating, inspiring, and connecting people with nature for the next 20 years… and beyond!

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GivingTuesday 2022: For the Birds!
Nov
29
12:00 AM00:00

GivingTuesday 2022: For the Birds!

GivingTuesday is November 29th, 2022 - and this year, we’re celebrating all things bird!

Join us in giving back to our feathered friends:

  • Meet our THREE new raptors… and donate to vote on your favorite names for them!

  • Learn simple steps you can take at home to protect wild birds and their habitats.

  • Take advantage of donation matching on GlobalGiving and Facebook by giving on November 29th.

  • Get involved with Piedmont Wildlife Center’s conservation efforts, like our sneaker recycling drive and Triangle Turtle Trekkers citizen science project.

  • Help us raise a total of $3,333 - enough to feed all three new birds throughout 2023!

Help us soar past our goal again this year! Join our newsletter list or follow us on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter for conservation tips, unique ways to support PWC, and exclusive hints about our new avian additions… then mark your calendar for GivingTuesday on November 29th, 2022!

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Oct
17
to Oct 31

Autumn Adventures online auction

Autumn Adventures: A Virtual Auction from Piedmont Wildlife Center. Red-tailed hawk head over white background with green hiking trail markings.

Leaves are changing, the weather is getting cooler… and adventure is calling!

Introducing Autumn Adventures, a NEW virtual auction from Piedmont Wildlife Center. We’ve curated a truly “wild” selection of items designed to ignite your curiosity, creativity, and wanderlust this season - and all year long!

Bidding will take place entirely online. Bids will be accepted until 11:59 PM EST on Monday, October 31st. This online auction uses proxy-style bidding (think Ebay!) and you may opt to be notified via text message when you're outbid on an item. All items also have a "Buy It Now" option for extra eager adventurers!

All proceeds directly support Piedmont Wildlife Center's award-winning camp and conservation programs. Help us reach our goal of $3,000 - enough to offer 10 kids a full scholarship to one of our weeklong summer camps in 2023.

Special thanks to Haw Honey, Raleigh Pawpaw, Piedmont Feed & Garden Center, Leaf & Wing, Eno Animal Hospital, Russ Bowen of Sunrise Paddling and Hiking, Bobby and Elley Schopler, Bob Davis, Celeste McKnight, Karen McCall, Samantha Horn, Kiah Wells of Wellsport Bodyworks, Julie Holbrook, and Barbara Walton for generously donating auction items.

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Aug
1
to Aug 31

Support through the Seasons 2022

At Piedmont Wildlife Center, we’re all about connecting our people to nature, whether through an up-close encounter with an owl or an afternoon spent splashing in the mud. We believe these small moments are what instill a big passion for protecting the environment in the next generation. With your help, we can continue spreading this passion for generations to come.

Every August, we celebrate our monthly donor community with our Support Through The Seasons donor drive. For the entire month of August, we are offering additional exclusive perks for new or increasing monthly donors. We’ve created donor levels to fit every budget with exciting donor-exclusive incentives for each tier, including:

  • From the Cabin Porch quarterly donor newsletter ($5/month and up)

  • Piedmont Wildlife Center logo car magnet ($5/month and up)

  • Discount on online Nature Store purchases ($10/month and up)

  • Early registration for PWC camps and homeschool ($25/month and up)

  • Discount on PWC camp and homeschool tuition ($25/month and up)

  • Piedmont Wildlife Center t-shirt of your choice ($50/month and up)

  • Private in-person or virtual meet-and-greet with Ambassador Animals of your choice ($100/month and up)

  • Naming or dedication privileges for an Ambassador Animal, garden, structure, or enclosure ($500/month and up)

Plus special gifts, perks, and opportunities only available to donors who join or increase their monthly gift in August.

As a small 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, PWC relies on our monthly donors to keep our programs running. Your recurring (monthly) gift lets us plan ahead, take risks on exciting new projects, welcome new people and Ambassador Animals into our community, and budget with the knowledge that you will be there to help us connect even more people with nature.

Learn more about our individual donor levels and perks - then show your #SupportThroughTheSeasons by becoming a monthly donor today!

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GlobalGiving July Bonus Day
Jul
20
9:00 AM09:00

GlobalGiving July Bonus Day

This year, we're not only celebrating PWC's 20th anniversary. We're working to make sure the next 20 years can be even bigger, better, and filled with even more opportunities for people to connect with nature. And we can't do it without you!

On July Bonus Day (July 20th), we're celebrating our biggest donors! These Protectors of the Piedmont allow us to provide scholarships to campers in need, ensure our Ambassador Animals receive the best possible care, enable us to offer low- or no-cost programs at Title 1 schools, and keep our on-site box turtle research running.

This July Bonus Day, our partner, GlobalGiving, is offering a special opportunity to get donations of $100 and up matched! The higher the donation, the higher the match. Matching begins at 9 AM EST on Wednesday, July 20th, and will continue while funds last.

Take a look at our projects on GlobalGiving... and mark your calendars for July Bonus Day on July 20th!

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